Papers, 1805-1886.

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Papers, 1805-1886.

1805-1886

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Letters covering a complete generation of the Elliott family and relating to the founding of Trinity College (now Duke University); Braxton Craven's publication, the "Southern Index;" gold mining in North Carolina; the Civil War; Reconstruction; economic growth of North Carolina; and state politics.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6965505

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Craven, B. (Braxton), 1822-1882

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Braxton Craven served as an administrator and educator during the nineteenth century evolution of Trinity College in Randolph County, N.C. Craven was Principal of Union Institute (1842-1851), President of Normal College (1851-1859), and President of Trinity College (1859-1863, 1866-1882). In addition, Craven actively participated in the Methodist Episcopal Church, South and the Order of the Masons in North Carolina. From the description of Braxton Craven papers, 1839-1882. (Duke Univ...

Elliott, Benjamin P.

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Elliott family.

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Duke University

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Trinity College (Randolph County, N.C.)

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